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Thousands take part in biggest ever London Marathon

More than 38,000 runners, fundraisers and elite racers have lined up to take part in this year's London Marathon - making it the biggest in the event's history.

World record holder Paula Radcliffe, 41, completed her final competitive marathon, saying the "magic of the London Marathon" helped her through.

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The best pictures from the 2015 London Marathon

From wacky costumes to knackered runners struggling over the finish line, the London Marathon has it all. Here's a collection of some of the best moments of the day - so far.

Happy runners before their ordeal Credit: REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A man dressed as a blackcurrant fairy, perhaps Credit: Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett
A man is helped by paramedics after finishing Credit: Reuters / Paul Childs
Fans cheer von the runners Credit: Reuters / Andrew Boyers
Marathon runners dressed as David Cameron and Nigel Farage Credit: Adam Davy / PA Wire
Somehow someone let a rhino run the marathon Credit: Adam Davy / PA Wire
Runners cross Tower Bridge Credit: Adam Davy / PA Wire

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